December weather forecast
Portersville, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Portersville, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

Portersville's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are February and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portersville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Portersville is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Portersville?

In Portersville, 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall in Portersville are February and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Portersville, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Portersville, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Portersville have in December?

In Portersville, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portersville, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Portersville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Portersville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Portersville, AL

Average temperature in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Portersville, AL

Average pressure in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Portersville, AL

Average wind speed in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Portersville, AL

Average humidity in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Portersville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.64").

Average rainfall days in December
Portersville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Portersville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Portersville, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Portersville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Portersville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Portersville, AL

Average UV index in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Portersville, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Portersville, AL

Average visibility in December - Portersville, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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